Think Tanks Retrospective camera bag series has been a big hit for the company. However, for quite some time they have only been available in a color that Think Tank likes to call Pinestone. The color is lovely and has no doubt been a hit with photographers who enjoy earth tones, but there are those out there who like the more traditional shade of black. Think Tank announced today that they will finally start selling their Retrospective camera bag series in black. So, for those of you who have been wanting this, your wish has come true. Check out all the details after the break.
Photoshop, Lightroom, Capture One, and any photo editing software out there (including Instagram) really can help make our images look great. As good as these programs are though, they can easily be abused. Unfortunately, there seems to be a growing trend where photographers are taking things too far during post, especially when it comes to landscape images. The world is a beautiful place, but there are many out there who are hell-bent on making their landscape images look like something from an alien planet. When you over-process your pictures, you’re doing the scene no justice at all. You’re just destroying what would otherwise have been a gorgeous image. Let’s talk about this after the break.
Phase One is known for creating super high Megapixel Medium Format cameras that are designed to be used in studios. You can, of course, take the previous Phase One Medium Formant cameras into the great outdoors too, but the new 150 Megapixel Phase One XT is small enough to be carried by those who don’t lift weights regularly. You may not need to be strong to use the XT, but your wallet needs to be ready for some heavy lifting. Join us after the break for all the juicy details about the new Phase One XT.
The Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f4 S is an ultra-wide angle zoom designed for Nikon’s mirrorless Z mount cameras that is both lightweight and compact. At press time, the 14-30mm f4 is the widest autofocus Nikon Z mount lens currently available on the market. The Nikon Z 14-30mm f4 S is a welcomed addition to the nascent Z mount lens lineup which is about to celebrate its first birthday. One of the lens’ biggest selling points is its ability to accommodate threaded filters up front, a feature that is extremely rare to find on an ultra-wide lens which typically includes bulbous front elements and thus require the use of specialty filter mounting brackets. We first got to spend some time with the 14-30mm earlier this year in Las Vegas during WPPI and were eager to get our review unit so we could put it through its paces and thoroughly test it in the wild. Head on after the jump to see if the Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-30mm f4 S is the right lens for you.
If you’re into landscape photography, one of the techniques you might have heard about is using hyperfocal distance to take full control of the depth of field. This technique is popular among landscape photographers because it allows you to keep as much of the scene in focus. Today’s photography cheat sheet and tutorial from Digital Camera World teaches us how to maximize the depth of field using a handy hyperfocal distance table for both Full Frame cameras and APS-C cameras.
Social media is an ocean of unofficial experts and critics. It’s also a deep place with a lot of photographs due to social media relying on the visual grammar of instant gratification explaining to viewers, what, when, where, and how. Photography has been smacked with so many redefining elements that it would be solid to ask, what is a good, or even great photograph? Who is a famous photographer? What is a professional photographer? On top of all of these questions would be: What about the self-esteem of a photographer on social media?
The magic of fall is right around the corner, and photographers are gearing up to get out into nature to enjoy the crisp air, and the gorgeous colors that this time of the year brings to the world around us. If you’re serious about capturing beautiful fall landscapes, you’re going to need lenses that are up to the task of capturing all of the beauty you see. In this roundup, we will take a quick look at nine lenses on various platforms that will truly make your fall landscapes come to life in your camera.
If you find inspiration in surreal scenery and alien landscapes, we bet today’s series will blow your mind. Seattle-based Navid Baraty takes us to the White Sands National Monument in New Mexico, where he photographed some of the most stunning sand dune landscapes on the planet. You’ll definitely want to add the location to your travel and landscape photography bucket list after seeing his snaps!
Apart from straightforward headshots and stylish fashion editorials, portrait photography has also been a potent tool for imparting emotive visual narratives and ideas. This is why we’re always on the lookout for photography inspirations that dig deeper into the human psyche. The latest in our favorites is a recent series by Elizaveta Porodina. Brimming with drama and expression, it’s a perfect example of how portraiture is great for exploring the human mind, heart, and body.
Looking for some landscape photography, abstract photography, and aerial photography inspiration? Today’s featured series by Munich-based Tom Hegen is all of those, rolled into one. He’s one of the talented aerial photographers that we’ve been following for some time now for their stunning perspectives of the most fascinating spots on the planet. Sand dunes, for example, are one of the famous natural wonders that hold aerial photographers spellbound. The latest example is Hegen’s Sand Dune Series, the most recent in his collection of beautiful aerial snaps.